God’s Dream by Charles Péguy(1873-1914)
The lovely music is an improvisation by Julia Herzog and Fontane Liang that we have called 'Fields of Saffron.'
The Lord God said:
I Myself will dream a dream within you…
Good dreams come from Me you know…
My dreams seem impossible
not too practical
not for the cautious man or woman
a little risky perhaps
a trifle brash perhaps
Some of My friends prefer
to rest more comfortably,
in sounder sleep,
with visionless eyes…
But from those who share My dreams
I ask a little more patience,
a little humour,
some small courage
and a listening heart
I will do the rest…
Then they will risk and wonder at their daring
Run – and marvel at their speed…
Build – and stand in awe at the beauty of their building…
You will meet Me often as you work…
in your companions who share the risk…
in your friends who believe in you enough
to lend their own hands
their own hearts to your building…
In the people who
will stand in your doorway, stay awhile,and walk away knowing that
they too can find a dream.
There will be sun-filled days, and sometimes it will rain…
A little variety…both come from me.
So come now, be content,
It is My dream you dream…My house you build,
My caring you witness, My love you share,
And this is the heart of the matter.
